Show me the money: How the RTA plan is funded
The Regional Transportation Authority’s 20-year regional transportation plan is funded by a voter-approved, half-cent transaction privilege (sales) tax. The state Legislature created the RTA special taxing district within Pima County in 2004 to fund transportation improvements. Regardless of where you live in Pima County, you probably contribute to the RTA … Read more »
A message from Farhad Moghimi, RTA Executive Director: Where we stand with RTA Next
The Regional Transportation Authority’s Citizens Advisory Committee will continue its efforts to prepare a $2.34 billion, 20-year draft plan for RTA Board review by early December. The board extended the draft plan delivery deadline from July 1 to Dec. 6 to allow the CAC more time to review updated project … Read more »
RTA plan delivers hundreds of miles of new sidewalks
The Regional Transportation Authority has built nearly 180 miles of sidewalks to improve pedestrian accessibility and connectivity. Funding for these improvements was made possible by voter approval of the 2006 RTA regional transportation plan and tax, effective through June 2026. The improvements close the gaps between existing sidewalks, and other … Read more »
Assistance program helps businesses cope with impacts of roadway projects
The voter-approved Regional Transportation Authority plan promises $2 billion in transportation system improvements. Inevitably, though, major roadway construction projects are accompanied by major disruptions for nearby businesses. The MainStreet Business Assistance Program is a complimentary service funded by the Regional Transportation Authority plan to help business owners establish survival strategies … Read more »
New transit routes and schedules take effect this month
Adjustments to the Sun Shuttle neighborhood transit service are coming later this month. The changes will cover primarily schedule and time-point stops. In addition, new service routes have been added. Sun Shuttle service changes are listed below. Find all recent transit service changes and updated transit brochures here. Sun Shuttle … Read more »
RTA funds transit services people depend on
The regional transit system provides millions of rides to tens of thousands of people each year. Many of the transit services people in the community rely upon are funded by the Regional Transportation Authority sales tax. In total, the RTA plan will contribute more than $530 million to transit infrastructure … Read more »
Stakeholders share their support for RTA Next plan development
Several organizations in the Tucson metropolitan area have submitted their resolutions of support to the Regional Transportation Authority for the development of the next RTA regional transportation plan. A citizens’ advisory committee is in the process of developing a draft 20-year plan to recommend to the RTA Board by July … Read more »
Sunset Road connection project gearing up
Another major Regional Transportation Authority-funded roadway corridor project is in the early stages of dirt flying. While preliminary work on Sunset Road, Silverbell Road to River Road, has been in progress for some time, the real work is set to begin on part of RTA ballot Project No. 8. “This is … Read more »
Keep up with RTA projects and finances
The RTA regularly provides updates on financial standing and project status. Want to know how many bus pullouts the plan funded? Interested in how many miles of bike lanes have been built? Or maybe you want to know about roadway corridor projects completed? Find answers to these and more questions. … Read more »
RTA plan prioritizes wildlife protections
The voter-approved Regional Transportation Authority plan is about more than roads, bridges, and bike lanes. Among the many aspects of the RTA plan is a responsibility for the stewardship of nature where our projects intersect with the Sonoran Desert wildlife habitat. “We’re a part of the community and we want … Read more »